Athletic Trainer

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

November 12, 2024; Position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 280 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

In collaboration with the Director of Athletic Medicine, the Athletic Trainer will deliver health care to intercollegiate student-athletes including physical assessments, injury/illness evaluation and treatment, design and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs, and integration of performance testing data. This position will primarily support Beach Volleyball; will support other sports and events as needed and includes administrative responsibilities. Collaborative communication skills are critical to success in this position. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with others from diverse backgrounds while promoting inclusion and supporting diverse needs of individuals.

The Athletic Trainer is supervised by the Senior Associate Director of Athletic Medicine and may provide supervision for interns and/or undergraduate volunteers. This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

Evening and weekend work hours are required, as well as team travel.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree and current BOCATC certification.
• Eligible for Oregon licensure as an athletic trainer.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare delivery team.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others from diverse backgrounds while promoting inclusion and supporting diverse needs of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of athletic training experience at Division I university.
• Advanced clinical skills to support Athletic Healthcare.
• Experience providing direction and oversight of healthcare delivery in a high-performance athletics environment.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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